Australian Breastfeeding Association SWC

About Australian Breastfeeding Association SWC

VisionBreastfeeding is recognised as important by all Australians and is culturally normal.

MissionAs Australia’s leading authority on breastfeeding, we support, educate and advocate for a breastfeeding inclusive society.

ObjectivesBreastfeeding supportProvide mothers with practical mother-to-mother support and information, enabling them to establish and continue breastfeeding.Organisational viabilityProvide for financial security and economic sustainability by diversifying income streams, protecting and increasing the real value of our financial assets, investing well and using our financial and people resources with economy.Training, education and resourcesProvide high quality and accessible training, education and resources to our volunteers, health professionals and the wider community to ensure skilled, knowledgeable and practical breastfeeding support for mothers.AdvocacyStrengthen the advocacy work of the Australian Breastfeeding Association in order to improve breastfeeding outcomes, and through participation in breastfeeding research and policy development, educate the broader community that breastfeeding is normal.Public awareness and profile Maintain the Australian Breastfeeding Association as an authoritative, high-profile organisation that is responsive to changing needs to protect, support and promote breastfeeding.Governance and organisational developmentDevelop a well-governed, effectively managed, representative and accountable organisation that values and recognises the contributions of its people.